Report: Starfield First Look Surfaces via Leaked Images

Fresh Bethesda news has surfaced thats not connected to the sale, and it's our first look at Starfield, the upcoming RPG that's based on a new IP.

[NecrumOddBoy]

Going for boring?

[RazzerRedux]

How can you tell if the game is boring or not based on those images?

[gamesftw250]

Apparently he works at Bethesda thats how he knows.

[StoneColdCrazy]

I tell you why he tell the game is boring.. Sony fanboy that why.

[BioShockGX]

Something about it feels boring lol

[Tedakin]

It's a first party xbox game now so that means it's automatically boring.

[conanlifts]

Bethesda no long make good games apparently. At least that seems to be a common thought in the last week.

[NecrumOddBoy]

To above.

The rest of my text didn’t post. The attacking isn’t cool but typical internet nonsense.

What I was trying to emphasize is that this looks very plain as opposed to something like The Outer Worlds which I thought Starfield might look like. There’s so much we don’t know but it also reminds me of 2001: A Space Oddysee which would be an incredible influence.

This is a game I am excited for; Also I e been a member in this site a long time so being trashed isn’t sat.

[KyRo]

Tbf ES and Fallout are hardly fun games. Great story, absolutely tragic gameplay. It's not hard to believe this will be boring. Bethesda has some strong development studios with ID and Tango under its belt but it's own, Bethesda Softworks are absolutely trash.

[Babadook7]

I hate it when people criticize games based on leaks. Leaks almost always make a game seem boring compared to a reveal.

[Bruh]

Easy PS Fanboy

[Marquinho]

Thanks to these images I can tell the hype about Starfield has absolutely skyrocketed since Bethesda's acquisition.

This is already the Top 5 hottest news of the month and it could well reach 1st place.

To put things in perspective, in a month when Sony had a PS5 event, in which they announced God of War 2 for 2021, 5 out of the 6 Top news of the month are Xbox related or derived: https://n4g.com/?tab=hottes...

[lelo2play]

Just accept it.
It's less painful.

[Artemidorus]

Literally basic images and you came to the conclusion of boring.

Don't ever review anything please.

[MajorLazer]

I think your fanboy goggles were set to maximum when you viewed those images.

[BillyG0AT]

WAAAAA

[Godmars290]

Yeah. Nothing to tell from those pics. Far as know or care its coming to the PS4, meaning it will be playable on the PS5, so enough with the sour grapes.

[Lore]

On a side note, saw someone walking yesterday wearing a Dying Light 2 “dev” shirt

Really wanted to pick his brain and see what on earth is happening

[Marquinho]

Xbox's lineup has gone from exciting to exhilarating.

[sampsonon]

It does look dull. But that will fit Gamepass just fine.

[Chris12]

Oh Sampsonon, has the news hit you hard? Do you see anything positive in this acquisition at all?

[Thatgrammar]

@shepherdzeMan
Are you sure The Last Of Us Part II (I am assuming thats what you are referring to in your statement) is the “lowest user reviewed console exclusive of all time”? On what website? The review is divided on most websites for the user review. A little over 50% of the reviews give it a 9 or 10 while a little under 50% of reviews give it a 0 or 1. Plus, I also saw reviews of 0 going into these user review sections before the game was even released. Some people gave it a 10 before it was even released on the user reviews. Even the PS5 already had some 1/5 stars and 5/5 stars reviews on Amazon the other day (looks like Amazon took them down). All this to say, it seems like most people either liked the game or disliked the game. A very small percentage of people gave it a score in the middle (5-7). There are other sources to check for reviews besides internet specific websites. If you check on the PS store it has a 4/5 user review score out of over 27,000 reviews. I believe that score over all others considering you have to buy the game in order to rate it on the PS store. I personally love the game. It is all subjective. Why bring up how much you dislike something in a conversation thats not even about that subject? Then on top of that, why change the name to something you think is a clever play on words? Just move on brother. Even if you don’t mention how much you dislike the game, you will always be able to dislike it. No one can take that from you. Cheers!

Edit: here are the lowest user reviewed scores on console exclusives from Nintendo. I am sure there are other low scoring exclusives on Xbox and PS alike. So you are wrong in your assertion. Here is the link:
https://www.google.com/amp/...

[nirwanda]

It's going for a realistic aesthetic, that's why they have Elon musk as an advisor

[Shiskebab88]

Yea it looks really boring from the images

[Marquinho]

For a "boring" game, 2 rumored images have this article exploding even here in N4G.

Microsoft's move was EPIC.

[itsmebryan]

Not going for boring. Just not going to playstation so, you don't have to worry about it.

[Nintentional]

🧂 you only say that because Microsoft acquired Bethesda lol

[Marquinho]

The guys calling you out aren't even Xbox fans. Probably just Bethesda's.

Just get an Xbox or subscribe to Game Pass. Get over it.

[Sciurus_vulgaris]

Starfield, looks like it will have lo-science fiction aesthetic, assuming the presented images are genuine.

[anonymousfan]

I can't bring myself to care for anything Bethesda is making theses days because all I want is a new The Elder Scrolls game and after Fallout 76 I am really scared they will mess it up...

[conanlifts]

Fallout 5 would be very welcome for me, but my biggest hope would be evil within 3. I really enjoyed the first 2. A prey sequel would also be welcome.

[Gamble20]

Did you assume otherwise? The game is called Starfield. Pretty clear the aesthetic.

[Sciurus_vulgaris]

There are different science fiction aesthetics, depending on how grounded in reality a science fiction universe is:
Retro Futuristic - The Outer Worlds
Steampunk- Bioshock
Retro Futuristic/Nuke punk - Fallout
Lo-Science Fiction - Aliens Isolation
Industrial- Killzone , Gears of War
Cyberpunk- Perfect Dark, Cyberpunk 2077

[Palitera]

^ Any source to read on that?

[Profchaos]

Massive prey vibes from what I saw in those screenshots

[Sciurus_vulgaris]

It does remind me of Prey (2017). Despite its dated visuals and some technical and gameplay shortcomings. I generally liked Prey(2017)’s gameplay. I was also fond of its art style.

[potatoseal]

Hope it's good. Will play on PS5, only if it's good though

[Jericho1337]

Yep that’s the general logic behind buying games.

[Timzster]

Hoping it's good as well.

[ArthriticPowers]

Whether this is good who knows, but this won't be coming to ps5 and you can quote me on that!

[NEXUS-6]

Arthritic - going to take more than gamepass subs to get $7.5 BN back. Starfield will be on every platform, quote me on that.

[potatoseal]

bookmarked

[Wrex369]

@Nexus if Sony had made this acquisition they would need an IMMEDIATE ROI because of how low their COH is. Microsoft doesn't need immediate return. Obviously.

Edit: and if you needed these studios just for Gamepass you could have signed a million dollars deal. 7.5 billion is for control. And to make it not available to Sony. End of story.

[ArthriticPowers]

NEXUS-6 How many games do you think the average gamer buys a generation. Ill give you a hint, its alot less than you buy and alot buy none after there initial console purchase. So, so many of those inactive gamers who under a traditional business model wouldn't spend a dime let there sub roll on just for the convenience to play or because they simply forget to cancel. For gamers who inhabit N4G game pass is a steal...... for casuals its money for jam for Microsoft. There is money to be made here that superseded the $60......I mean $70 business model. But we shall see i guess.

[DerfDerf]

You hoping Xcloud comes to PS5? Because that's the only way you are gonna see it.

[ziggurcat]

It probably won't be on PS5. MS will make sure of that.

[green]

I hope this is good because a new space 3rd person rpg would be very much welcome since Bioware no longer have a clue what to do with the Mass Effect IP.

[excaliburps]

Well, if the ME Trilogy works, we can maybe see a new entry, no?

[green]

Possible. But I am losing faith in Bioware.

[osamaq]

graphics look like a ps3 game ...looool

[green]

Whatever helps you sleep better at night lol

[osamaq]

@green ok , does it look like a ps5 game smart A** ?!

[RaidenBlack]

If its actually real and even though is from an early build ...
I kinda like the design aesthetic and left UI gauge cluster. (Yes, the space structure has some low textures at the lower part).
Will it be same hybrid 1st person/3rd person?
So will it be kind of like the game's central hub is the spaceship and the player selects which planet to go to and complete the quests and board/interact with other/larger spaceships?
.
Might come out before Squadron 42.

[Tedakin]

It's not said in the article, but apparently these pics are 2 years old.

[Father__Merrin]

Probably legit might be a good game will be interesting to see if this gets a playstation release. There was rumours Sony tried to get some kind of exclusivity so the game must be developed on a playstation will they cancel it now?

[lelo2play]

Playstation might get the game... but it will likely be timed exclusive for Xbox/PC.

[jairusmonillas]

Nothing special anything about this pic.

[ichdich]

wow looks amazing!!!

[ThePacemaker]

From those images I can state with confidence that Starfield will be timed exclusive on Xbox ecosystem, then it will be released on PS5 😌.

[RaidenBlack]

All that from a pic (which is rumored to be from a very old build) ?

[ColdSin]

Man... not even Serhlock Holmes is on your level of investigation 😂

[SinisterKieran]

yo can't really get anything from these pictures.
wouldn't it be funny if they basically made a successful star citizen.

[phoenixwing]

Star citizen is successful they made millions except the studio squandered the money on crap they shouldn't have. So they still need donations and are unable to provide a roadmap to completion as far as I'm aware which is just disgusting.

[gamer7804]

Really not much to see here

[Sunny_D]

The pic of the spaceship makes me think he’s looking out of a capital ship. Anyone get Star Wars Battlefront 2 vibes lol? Like having those dogfights in space and landing in enemy capital ships to sabotage them? Loved that game. Wish I could say the same for the EA version.

[East76lands]

I'll probably pick up a Series S a year or two from now so this is one for me to keep an eye on.

[stefd75]

It's a shame if this and ES6 are xbox only, I can only really afford one system for the moment and I have choice the Ps5. Looks like I might be missing out on a 2 good games.

[GaboonViper]

Realky looking forward to this.

[anast]

Is it going to be a live service? What are the MTs going to be like?

[iplay1up2]

Not much to go on.

[frostypants]

Gonna need to see more. My main want is for Bethesda to use a new engine in their RPGs. No more slapping lipstick on a pig.

[marcuzgungeze10]

A new I.P. from a huge game developer should be applauded. Regardless if this may only be on Xbox, more quality games and pushing the envelope will be better for all games. I really hope this game lives up to the hype.

[Deathdeliverer]

The worst thing about leaked out of context pictures is that they are out of context 🤣 People saying the game looks boring should wait to see the full trailer. If it still looks like the moon landing.... then Houston, we have a problem.

[bow2yoda]

Question... where does that put starfox now that M$ owns starfield?

[Zerobalance]

GamePass day one.

[CertifiedGamer]

Is it a new gaming engine?

[sourOG]

Would be dope if it was more mass effect than elder scrolls.

[Putnum]

Is this Xbox's new Halo killer?

[Profchaos]

Really not much to see here let's wait for an official reveal I'm expecting to hear a bit more around next E3 with a suprise release soon after much in the same way fallout 4 was announced then released 2 or 3 months later.

I hope ms helps them out more effort into qa this go round for a reduction in bugs it's not cute anymore that the same bugs from Skyrim launch are still popping up in re releases.

Interested to see how far they can push graphically to after es6 engine overall talk

[GameZenith]

Lol it won't be on PS5.

[ibrake4naps]

Gonna be on everything like skyrim, even grandma's smart fridge...

[Final_Aeon]

Ps fanboys: it's MS exclusive, so it will suck
Ms fanboys: it's MS exclusive, so it will be awesome

I see the images and don't think anyone can tell the final game's quality from them. It suppose it has potential to be something great. If MS can pump out enough interesting exclusives, I might consider getting an Xbox next gen.

[Extermin8or3_]

Looks interesting but I'm only buying one console and that is the ps5. I could play it on pc but I don't particularly want to. So unless it releases on ps5 I probably won't play it. I hardly want to give them money and encourage a practice of buying 3rd party publishers or studios thst have made multiplatform games for years and owns iconic multiplatform ip's is not one I want to encourage.

[GiiPii]

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[GiiPii]

Have you seen it yet?